Lord Listowelasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether there is a statutory requirement for youth club provision in areas of high social exclusion; and if not, why not. [HL4378]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)Local authorities have a statutory requirement to secure adequate youth service provision within their area. Within the framework of this duty, it is up to each local authority to decide its own level of provision in the light of local needs and priorities.